THE MEDIATION RULES OF CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE
RESOLUTION ASSOCIATION (CIDRA)

ARTICLE 23 - OTHER ALTERNATIVES IF SETTLEMENT IS 
NOT REACHED
1) If a resolution of the dispute is not reached, 
the mediator shall discuss with the parties the 
possibility of their agreeing to a non-binding or 
binding arbitration, "last offer" arbitration, or 
another form of Alternative Dispute Resolution. 

2) If the parties agree in principle, the mediator 
may offer to assist them in structuring a procedure 
designed to result in a prompt, economical dispute 
resolution process.